As a long time devotee of the single action pistol, I was really excited about the CSX. I got to hold one at this years SHOT Show, and I was impressed.
Then I hear about magazine loading problems and the "false" reset issue with the trigger. I was going to wait, then my LGS waved one under my nose and it came home with me.
I took it to the range with my "proof" box of mixed and orphan 9mm ammo. It's a mix of different JHP, FMJ ammo that I just load in random order. If a pistol fires a mix, it's a pretty safe bet it will eat anything. I had no problems loading the magazines or inserting a loaded magazine in the pistol.
I shot a little over 300 rounds through the CSX. I had zero malfunctions of any kind. The accuracy was exactly what I expected from a defensive pistol. If I did my part, it did it's part and we were tearing a ragged hole out of the center of the target.
Now about the "false" reset....Well it's a little click you can feel as you reset the trigger, but when the actual reset hits, you know the difference. the more I shot it, the less apparent it was.
Here comes the BOOM...I look at the CSX as what it was designed for, a close range self defense pistol. It isn't a match grade target pistol, so the reset is not really a factor. Having survived two shootings during my law enforcement career, and after speaking to dozens of officers you have used thier pistols in self defense, I believe that finding a reset under fire is more or less a falicy. I've even spoken to three former members of the Navy's DevGru, and they even slap the trigger under fire. With adrenaline coursing through your body, I just don't think you're going to take the time to find the reset. On a target range where you're life isn't in the balance maybe, but not under fire.
So after shooting over 300 rounds through my CSX, I have found a new carry gun. I am very happy with it, and just want a few more holster options and extra magazines to start arriving.
